Texas Longhorn Breeders of New Mexico - TLBNM

10/09/2026

Why do longhorns have different shapes of horn?

Texas Longhorns grow different horn shapes, such as high-sweeping or low-drooping horns, primarily because of genetics and specific bloodlines.

Why Horn Shapes Vary
* Genetics and Ancestry: Horn direction (whether they point up, straight out, or drop low) is an inherited trait passed down from a Longhorn's sire and dam. Certain family bloodlines consistently produce twisty, flat, upward-pointing, or downward-drooping horns.

* Selective Breeding: Ranchers have historically bred Texas Longhorns for distinct horn characteristics.

09/27/2026

Introducing: DUSTYRINGERJB
Animal ID: 120499

A bull built on powerhouse genetics and designed to move a program forward.

DUSTY comes from lines featuring legends like Cowboy Up Chex and JP Rio Grande. Names that show up behind today’s top horn, color, and production cattle.

Dusty has added size length and early horn development to all his calves.
He has produced many flashy brindle paint progeny that buyers love.

His maternal lines trace to cows like Texana Garland Gal and Eternal Diamond — females that weren’t just pretty numbers. They were outstanding producers bred to multiple bulls with calves averaging $8,500+ in the sale ring. That’s the kind of maternal strength you want behind a herd sire.

With Cowboy Up Chex, JP Rio Grande, and Tempter influence scattered through the extended pedigree, you get depth: horn, body, color, and milking ability. This isn’t a one-trait bull — he’s a “build a program on” bull.
Bottom line: DUSTYRINGERJB brings proven genetics, horn, frame, color, and maternal power. If you’re looking to add legends to your pasture without guessing, he’s one to watch.

Contact Josh Brinkin at Rock Island Longhorns to add elite progeny to your program.
(505) 388-8949

rockislandlonghorns.com

Tucumcari NM

09/19/2026

Los Chavez resident Elijah Baca and his Texas Longhorn riding steer, Blaze, will be part of the Texas Longhorn Breeders of New Mexico's Texas Longhorn Show at the N.M. State Fair this weekend. ➡ https://www.news-bulletin.com/news/elijah-baca-and-blaze-promote-the-legacy-of-the-texas-longhorn/3122231

09/17/2026

This morning’s issue of the Valencia County news bulletin displays an add for the 2026 NMSF Texas Longhorn Show held on Sep 19th and 20th starting at 10am both days.

Elijah Baca and Blaze Promote the Legacy of the Texas Longhorn
Pictured is Elijah Baca with his Texas Longhorn riding steer, Blaze. Elijah is a lifelong New Mexico resident and proudly serves as a Director of the Texas Longhorn Breeders of New Mexico (TLBNM).
The Texas Longhorn Breeders of New Mexico will host a Texas Longhorn Show during the second weekend of the New Mexico State Fair, on September 19-20, 2026. The exhibition will be open to the public and is included with paid fair admission.
The purpose of this event is to celebrate and promote the historic legacy of the Texas Longhorn breed, support ranchers and breeders, and educate the public about the breed's significant agricultural contributions. The show will feature elite Texas Longhorn genetics while highlighting the importance of youth involvement and leadership development within the agricultural industry.
Through events such as this, the TLBNM remains committed to preserving and promoting the heritage, value, and future of the iconic Texas Longhorn breed.

09/12/2026

Thank you to all our sponsors for allowing us advertise our 2026 New Mexico State fair Texas Longhorn show. Hope to see you all there!

09/05/2026

The 2026 New Mexico State Fair Texas Longhorn Show will be September 19th & 20th

09/04/2026

For Sale 🚨

BEAUTIFUL RED & WHITE TEXAS LONGHORN HEIFER

Strong pedigree. Beautiful horn set. Outstanding young female.

Take a look at this striking red-and-white Texas Longhorn heifer, born June 20, 2025. She is a beautiful young female with an eye-catching color pattern, a clean feminine head, excellent horn direction and an impressive pedigree to back it all up.

She is sired by Point Not, tracing back to Point Mark, Clear Point. Her dam is XC Bubbles, bringing in XC Rio Andy and JP Rio Grande.

She has the kind of look that catches your eye immediately, and as a young female, she offers someone the opportunity to watch her develop while adding a desirable color pattern and proven Longhorn genetics to their program.

DOB: 6/20/2025
S*x: Heifer
Color: Red & White
Sire: Point Not
Dam: XC Bubbles 88.5 TTT
Grade: Registered
Location: Los Lunas NM

A very attractive young female with lots to offer a serious Longhorn program.

With a legendary pedigree like hers you get conformation ,horn, body, color, and milking ability.

I am happy to answer any questions or share my knowledge of this amazing breed of cattle. (505) 401-9331

https://www.arrowheadcattlecompany.com/Default.aspx?AnimalID=160937&Name=535Heifer&sid=35

07/26/2026

07/26/2026

What Is the Purpose of the NMSF Texas Longhorn Show?

When people attend a show, they often think the judges are simply picking the “prettiest” animal. In reality, a show is about evaluating structural correctness, functionality, and breed standards—the traits that help preserve the Texas Longhorn for generations to come.

Judges carefully evaluate each animal from the ground up, looking at things such as:

* Sound feet and leg structure
* Proper hoof shape and angle
* Correct hock and rear leg conformation
* Body balance and muscling
* Breed character and horn development
* Overall soundness and athletic ability

An animal with strong structural correctness is more likely to remain healthy, travel efficiently, reproduce successfully, and have a long, productive life. These evaluations help breeders make informed decisions that improve the breed while preserving the unique characteristics that make the Texas Longhorn so special.

The diagrams below illustrate some of the structural traits judges evaluate in the show ring.

Join the Texas Longhorn Breeders of New Mexico (TLBNM) at the New Mexico State Fair on September 19–20 to watch some of the finest Texas Longhorns compete. Whether you’re an experienced breeder or seeing Longhorns for the first time, you’ll have the opportunity to learn how these incredible cattle are evaluated and why preserving sound genetics matters.

We look forward to seeing you there!
-EB